Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request

Breakdown of questions relating to the Caroline Flack case

Request and Response

- Please disclose the cost to the CPS of prosecuting Caroline Flack;

- Please provide a breakdown showing the amount spent on solicitors and barristers;

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not record time spent by internal lawyers, paralegals and administrative staff on a case by case basis therefore we are unable to provide figures in relation to internal staff cost of preparing this case. There was no cost for using external solicitors or barristers as all work on this case was undertaken by CPS in-house lawyers.

- Please disclose the number of hours logged by CPS staff in relation to the case;

Please see response above.

- Please disclose if the CPS has or is carrying out a review in relation to the case and, if so, the terms of reference/brief for the review, when it is expected to be completed and who is carrying out the review.

The CPS has an internal process of undertaking routine Case Management Panels on complex or sensitive cases to ensure they are being properly managed. This case has had Case Management Panels and there will be a post-case review panel in due course to be conducted by a Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor.

Information Management Unit 020 3357 0788 IMU@cps.gov.uk